ACQUISITIONS
We source and secure exceptional works across the primary and secondary markets on behalf of collectors, family offices, and institutions. Every acquisition is approached with the same depth of market knowledge, connoisseurship, and personal commitment, regardless of scale or category.
ACQUISITIONS
Access to the most significant works rarely comes through public channels. It comes through knowledge, relationships, and a precise understanding of where the right opportunities exist at any given moment. We source and secure exceptional works across the primary and secondary markets on behalf of collectors, family offices, and institutions, bringing the same depth of expertise and personal commitment to every acquisition regardless of scale or category.
The most significant works rarely come to market publicly. Through years of active participation across the primary and secondary market, we have developed the relationships and intelligence to identify and access exceptional works on behalf of our clients, often before they are known to be available. Our network spans galleries, dealers, auction houses, private collectors, and estates, globally.
We work to a precise and considered brief, developing a thorough understanding of each client’s taste, collecting history, and long-term objectives before making a single recommendation. Works are sourced with patience and purpose across the primary and secondary markets, and every recommendation is made because we believe it is genuinely the right work for the collection.
Building a collection of lasting cultural and financial significance requires more than a series of individual acquisitions. We advise on the long-term vision and direction of a collection, ensuring that each acquisition contributes to a coherent and meaningful whole and positions the collection for continued relevance within the broader art world.
From initial approach through to delivery and installation, we manage every aspect of the acquisition process on behalf of our clients, including due diligence on provenance and authenticity, negotiation, condition reporting, shipping, insurance, and customs. We handle the complexity so our clients can focus on the work itself.
OUR APPROACH
We work closely with each client to understand their collecting history, aesthetic sensibility, and long-term objectives before making a single recommendation. Sourcing is conducted across the primary and secondary markets, drawing on direct relationships to identify works that are not always publicly available. Every recommendation is informed by a thorough understanding of current market conditions, comparable works, provenance, and long-term value, as well as the cultural and historical significance of the work within the broader context of art history. We take a considered view of every opportunity, ensuring that each acquisition serves not only the immediate vision of the collector but the long-term direction, coherence, and ambition of the collection as a whole.
WHY ITHACA
Art collecting is, at its core, a deeply personal pursuit. The works that define a collection are chosen not only for their market significance but for what they mean to the collector, what they say about how they see the world and what they value in it. We bring both the depth of knowledge and the genuine appreciation for the work that serious collecting demands, applying both with equal commitment to every client and every acquisition.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We advise on photography, modern, post-war, and contemporary art from the defining periods of the 20th and 21st centuries, with particular depth in blue-chip photography and fine art. We work across all price points and scale our approach to the specific objectives of each client.
Through years of active market participation, we have developed direct relationships with galleries, auction houses, private collectors, estates, and institutions across the globe. These relationships give us access to works that have not yet come to market and allow us to move quickly and discreetly on behalf of our clients.
Yes. If you have identified a specific work and require assistance with negotiation, due diligence, or transaction management, we are happy to act on your behalf. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Due diligence on provenance, authenticity, and condition is a fundamental part of every acquisition we manage. We draw on our own expertise and, where appropriate, engage specialist authenticators, conservators, and legal advisors to ensure every transaction is conducted with complete confidence.
We work with collectors at every stage, from a first significant acquisition through to the long-term stewardship of a major collection. If you are beginning your collecting journey, we will work with you to develop a clear vision, establish a budget framework, and identify the works and artists that best reflect your objectives and interests.
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